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How to Write a Love Letter – Workshop
Join Ray Hsu, award-winning poet, as he leads a hands-on workshop on the basics on how to write a love letter. Ray will provide samples of successful love letters as well as a list of do’s and don’ts. This workshop … more » -
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month – exploreASIAN
Be a part of Asian Heritage Month at the 16th annual explorASIAN 2012 Festival during the month of May. explorASIAN 2012 Festival celebrates Asian arts, cultures and contributions as part of the harmonious diversity of Canada.
The … more »
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Roger Lee’s Tea Party
Story and Photos by Alan Woo
Alan Woo profiles avid teapot collector Roger Lee.
If you walk into Roger Lee’s home, be prepared to be greeted by three things: a smiling eccentric older gentleman, a giant charging Chow Chow named … more »
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In Memory of Kazuo Ohno
By Jay Hirabayashi
Jay Hirabayashi recalls fond memories of butoh founder, Kazuo Ohno, who embraced and celebrated the art of dance both on and off the stage.
My wife, Barbara Bourget, and I had seen Kazuo Ohno and his son … more »
Features
Long Rides
By Alejandro Yoshizawa
Memories of trips with Grandpa and family in B.C.’s great outdoors.
I was a very lucky boy. Unlike most Canadian families—where the children are raised and live only with their parents—I grew up living with my parents, … more »
Profiles
The Future of Asian Canadian Theatre: David Yee at the helm of fu-GEN
By Eury Chang
Eury Chang interviews David Yee, a founding member of fu-Gen, a theatre organization aimed at promoting the works of Asian Canadian playwrights.
Last year, fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company (fu-GEN) hosted the first ever Asian Canadian … more »
Reviews
DANCE REVIEW: Sankai Juku
Review By Eury Chang
Date: November 5 and 6, 2010
Location: The Vancouver Playhouse, as part of DanceHouse series
It was truly an occasion to witness world-renowned Sankai Juku in their touring work, entitled Tobari: As if in an Inexhaustible … more »
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Features
Long Rides
By Alejandro Yoshizawa
Memories of trips with Grandpa and family in B.C.’s great outdoors.
I was a very lucky boy. Unlike most Canadian families—where the children are raised and live only with their parents—I grew up living with my parents, … more »
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Interviews
Pioneering Words: An Interview with Jim Wong-Chu
By Jenny Uechi
Jenny Uechi, long time contributor to Ricepaper, chats with Jim Wong-Chu on the early days of Ricepaper and the Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop.
Jenny Uechi (JU): What were the origins of Ricepaper?
Jim Wong-Chu (JW-C): … more »
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Profiles
The Future of Asian Canadian Theatre: David Yee at the helm of fu-GEN
By Eury Chang
Eury Chang interviews David Yee, a founding member of fu-Gen, a theatre organization aimed at promoting the works of Asian Canadian playwrights.
Last year, fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company (fu-GEN) hosted the first ever Asian Canadian … more »
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Visual Arts
VISUAL ARTS REVIEW: Telling Tales: Howie Tsui’s Storied Worlds 16.1
Review by Zoë Chan
Issue 16.1′s cover featured a portion of a larger art piece, “Forest Romp”, by Howie Tsui. Zoë Chan reviews his Horror Fables exhibition below. You can check out more of Tsui’s work on his website.… more »